Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires SwissAnalytic Group

Company strengthens sales channel and life sciences portfolio with the addition of Spectronex and Flux Instruments.!--h2>

Thermo Fisher Scientific made its second acquisition through SwissAnalytic Group expanding its HPLC and LCMS business and its European presence. SwissAnalytic owns Spectronex and Flux Instruments, which had combined revenues of approximately $22 million in fiscal year 2006.

"Flux Instruments is a strong complement to our expanding chromatography and life sciences mass spectrometry product lines," says Marijn E. Dekkers, president and CEO of Thermo Fisher Scientific. "In addition, Spectronex enables Thermo Fisher to strengthen our footprint in Europe with direct sales channels and support, enhancing our ability to work closely with important customers in this area."